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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,205

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $48,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,209

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $44,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelMKSSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,500 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $39,035 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Navigation Package 3,000        
Adaptive cruise control 1,295        
Semi-automated parking system 535        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   5,050      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 650 650
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation Package 2,670        
Adaptive cruise control 1,153        
Semi-automated parking system 476        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,697      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605 605 605
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,830 7,950 2,900 2,900 650
Options (change) 4,299 7,395 2,698 2,698 605
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,205 $95,825 $114,625 $155,175 $222,725
Total Invoice $44,209 $89,184 $106,667 $144,379 $207,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,615
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelMKSSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,205$95,825$114,625$155,175$222,725
Adjustments for Features0-14,355-14,355-19,830-22,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,205$81,470$100,270$135,345$200,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$53,875$119,225
Total Invoice$44,209$89,184$106,667$144,379$207,291
Adjustments for Features0-13,360-13,358-18,450-20,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,209$75,824$93,309$125,929$186,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,485$50,105$110,964

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelMKSSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,945$19,300$19,300$24,775$26,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,355$14,355$19,830$22,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,360-13,358-18,450-20,503

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017
ModelMKSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in101.7 in
Length204.1 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in73.9 in
Height61.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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